. Emmerdale was 20 happy years but there’s not a day goes by that I’d ever really think about it. It’s a past chapter and I’ve very much moved on now.” His words echo the reality of many actors who must navigate a transition from the limelight to everyday life.
The Farm and Its Challenges
During the interview, James Martin delved into the couple’s current life in the countryside. Kelvin joked about his character’s fate: “I think I’m on the run, I think I’m in Spain,” referencing how Andy Sugden had escaped custody in the show. The chef was keen to know if Fletcher missed his old life and whether he would be making a soap comeback. Fletcher responded playfully, suggesting that his culinary skills might come into play: “So I could go back having trained as a chef with a bit of a tan!”
Returning to Fletchers’ Family Farm
Despite the possibility of returning to Emmerdale, Kelvin and Liz are clearly focused on their farm life. The fourth series of Fletchers’ Family Farm, which returns on January 19 at 7:30pm on ITV1, promises more of the farm chaos that has become a hallmark of the show. Liz teased viewers about what to expect this season, mentioning that they will be bringing pigs back into their lives after taking a break from them due to their problematic nature.
In an effort to catch up viewers who may have been away during previous seasons, ITV is airing re-runs of Fletchers’ Family Farm on Monday nights at 7:30pm.
Liz joked, “We’re the new Emmerdale basically,” highlighting the show’s role in filling the gap left by the move of Emmerdale to a later time slot.
Kelvin added, “It’s a bit of a catch up, a bit of a rejig, so if you’ve been under a rock for the past couple of years, this is what you’ve missed.” For fans of both Emmerdale and Fletchers’ Family Farm,
This transition from soap opera to reality TV showcases how life can indeed imitate art. As Kelvin Fletcher continues his new chapter on Fletchers’ Family Farm, viewers are invited to follow along as he and Liz navigate the challenges and joys of rural living.
